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Romano: Don't be fooled by Florida's Amendment 8
This law would eliminate a previous amendment to the Constitution that says government revenue cannot be given to religious groups.
Tampa Bay Times
Amendment review: Yes on No. 8
Be aware of the measure’s full ramifications … and vote yes.
Northwest Florida Daily News
Ammendment 8: Vote No on this blatant attempt to fund religious schools
On Amendment 8, The Miami Herald recommends: Vote No.
Miami Herald
Lift ban on state aid to churches?
The constitutional revision has galvanized opponents as well as supporters.
Orlando Sentinel
Romney and GOP fight divorce, abortion and pornography
America was founded with a hand on the Bible and with “Our Lord” in the Constitution. When we violate our core basics, it is always destructive.
Fort Meade Leader
Reed: Seeking peace from politics in church
Pastors in Brevard have a message to share with churchgoers in this supercharged election year:
Florida Today
Batten: Education on non-education Amendment 8
Amendment 8, referred to as the religious freedom amendment, is one of eleven amendments on the ballot.
Naples Daily News
Cerabino: It’s time for the media to let Terry Jones go
Dear fellow journalists: Please ignore Terry Jones.
Palm Beach Post
Santiago: Phony holy man runs a hub of hatred
Preacher Terry Jones’ hub of hate sits on vast green grounds in the northwest fringe of this otherwise progressive college town.
Miami Herald
The stooge
Why are we not surprised that Gainesville's most hateful religious "leader" is once again playing the stooge for terrorists?
Gainesville Sun
Freedom of religion includes atheist rights
Recent campaign rhetoric has brought about a resurgence of extreme religious groups advocating for implementation of laws that violate church-state.
Central Florida Future
Ensley: Local atheists state their case
If the world is changing, so is the historic silence of those who don’t believe in God or religion.
Tallahassee Democrat
Carlton: Bye, RNC! Can we have Tampa back now?
Today feels like the sun broke through again, like we are digging out and looking around and saying, hey, we did okay.
Tampa Bay Times
Ware: A cross and a controversy
In the days following 9/11, workers amid the rubble found something very interesting: two metal beams that intersected to form the shape of a cross.
Sebring News Sun
Be vigilant on school prayer
It’s disheartening to see another controversy brewing over school prayer.
Pensacola News-Journal
Ware: Freedom of religion vs. zoning laws
I think people should be allowed to hold Bible studies in their homes. But it's not OK to lie about your intentions.
Sebring News Sun
School prayer
The new law, gives Florida's 67 public school districts the option of allowing students to deliver "inspirational messages" during school hours.
Naples Daily News

Op Ed

Amendment 8 would attack religious freedom

America was founded under the principle that citizens must never be coerced through taxation to support religious institutions. In 1779, the...

Tallahassee Democrat
Stray attack on school vouchers coming to a ballot near you

Few public issues are as absorbing as...

Tampa Bay Times
Voices of religious harmony keep the faith

As a group we are committed to...

Bradenton Herald
Amendment 8 would help the helpers, stem discrimination

Singling out capable social service providers simply because they are faith-based is fiscally unsound and, without a doubt, discrimination.

News Press of Fort Myers

Letter To The Editor

Amendment 'Ate'

Yep, Amendment 8 is delicious! I can taste it now! Religious competition for my tax dollars, using them to expand religious schools that can take...

Naples Daily News
ACLU boss says Amendment 8 is unconstitutional

Voters should not be fooled. Despite the deceptive title (Florida Religious Freedom Amendment) Amendment 8 is not about freedom.

News Press of Fort Myers
Democratic party chairman’s comments no better than blood libel

 I do not know whether I...

Palm Beach Post
In supposed age of enlightenment, governed by barkers of ignorance

When will Americans wake up to...

TCPalm
What's missing from our political conversation: faith

 

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Bradenton Herald
If he kept kosher, he wouldn’t be in jail

 

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Palm Beach Post
Amendment 8 Would Open Door to Government-Sponsored Religion
Religious Freedom Amendment is About Accessing Our Tax Dollars
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Amendment 8: Should Florida's constitution be changed to allow religious institutions to receive taxpayer funding?
Will inspirational messages in school have moral and educational value, or infringe on the constitutional separation of church and state?
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